LCVs
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People News 10 MarStellantis appoints former West Way MD Tony Lewis to lead agency-bound LCV operations
Former West Way Nissan managing director Tony Lewis will lead Stellantis' van operations into an agency model future after being appointed as the OEM's UK LCV director.
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Market Insight 10 FebUsed LCV market hots up as ‘pandemic worn’ vans enter UK auctions
The UK's used LCV market has got off to “a flying start” in 2023 as an easing of supply issues sees a glut of “pandemic worn condition” vans enter the auction halls.
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Market Insight 7 FebSMMT predicts 2023 van registrations growth after 26% January increase
Van registrations are predicted to grow by 13.9% in 2023 after starting the new year with their first month of growth since the September numberplate change.
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People News 25 JanVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles completes trio of management appointments
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has made three new management appointments to develop used, fleet and national sales alongside its 60-site Van Centre retail network.
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People News 14 DecAston Barclay appoints ex-BCA and Manheim manager to boost LCV sales
Aston Barclay has appointed former BCA and Manheim manager Danny Healey to boost its commercial vehicle sales in the new position of head of LCV development.
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Manufacturer 8 DecHarris Maxus targets growth with EVs after opening new Liverpool HQ
Commercial vehicle distributor Harris Maxus is targeting growth through UK electric vehicles (EV) sales after officially opening its new headquarters in Liverpool.
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Manufacturer 6 DecStellantis explores retro-fitted EV drivetrains concept for vans
Stellantis is aiming to create a proof of concept to convert internal combustion engine (ICE) light commercial vehicles (LCV) into electric vehicles (EV) through a new partnership Qinomic.
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Manufacturer 2 DecToyota secures £11.3m funding to develop hydrogen-powered Hilux pick-up
A consortium of automotive sector suppliers led by Toyota has secured an £11.3 million funding boost for a project that will develop a hydrogen-powered version of its Hilux pick-up truck.
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Gallery Article 22 NovPictures: Ford Pro unveils new zero-emissions E-Tourneo Custom MPV
Ford Pro has revealed its new zero-emissions E-Tourneo Custom MPV as it looks to take on Stellantis’ fully electrified MPV line-up from Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall.
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Market Insight 22 NovLCV values suggest ‘demand remains well balanced against supply’, says BCA
A decline in average used light commercial vehicle (LCV) wholesale values of just £15 in October suggests that “demand remains well balanced against supply”, according to BCA.
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Acquisitions and deals 11 NovRygor Commercials under new ownership after management buy-out
Rygor Commercials is preparing for a new era of ownership after sales director John Keogh and head of truck sales Rish Channa completed a management buy-out (MBO) of the business.
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Market Insight 7 NovUK recorded worst October van registrations for a decade, SMMT reveals
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data has shown that light commercial vehicles registrations fell to their lowest level in a decade during October.
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Car Dealer News 13 SepEastern Western Motor Group in race to open Volkswagen Van Centre Edinburgh
Eastern Western Motor Group (EWMG) is working “tirelessly” to establish a new Volkswagen Van Centre after being appointed as the commercial vehicle brand’s franchisee in Edinburgh.
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Manufacturer 22 Aug
Order books open for ID. Buzz Cargo as EV MPV sales soar
Volkswagen has opened its order books for the ID. Buzz Cargo commercial vehicle version of its newly-launched zero-emissions MPV.
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Car Dealer News 4 AugMaxus expands dealer network with Stoner Motor Company
Maxus has added Hyundai, MG and Suzuki dealer Stoner Motor Company in Rainham, to its UK dealer network.
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Fleet 14 JulBVRLA calls for push to accelerate electric van sales
The UK Government and the automotive industry need to work together to promote the take-up of electric vans, says Gerry Keaney, chief executive of BVRLA.
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Market Insight 6 MaySMMT urges fleets to place van orders after April registrations dip
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has urged fleet operators to place their commercial vehicle (CV) orders after the sector suffered a 29.1% April registrations decline.
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Manufacturer 24 FebInnovation Automotive partners with the AA to officer roadside support
Multi-brand electric vehicle (EV) company Innovate Automotive (IA) has partnered with the AA to offer roadside assistance to its customers.
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Acquisitions and deals 14 FebDrayton Motors celebrates 2021 car retail success with Cropleys Suzuki acquisition
Drayton Motors has celebrated its 2021 car retail success with the return of its annual awards after securing the acquisition of Cropleys Suzuki and adding the Maxus franchise to its portfolio.
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Market Insight 30 NovStable van prices indicate ‘what’s to come’ for used cars, says BCA
A stabilising of values in the used van market in recent months may highlight “what’s to come” for the used car sector, according to remarketing giant BCA.
